Real Madrid will ask UEFA for compensation over the European Super League dispute.
Spanish LaLiga team Real Madrid announced that it will ask UEFA for compensation due to a dispute over the European Super League project. In the Spanish club's statement, “We welcome the dismissal of UEFA and LaLiga's objection by the Provincial Court of Madrid. The decision confirms that UEFA has seriously breached the European Union's free competition rules by abusing its dominant position over the European Super League, as decided by the EU Court of Justice.” assessment has been performed. This decision paved the way for compensation for the huge losses Real Madrid suffered. In the statement, it was emphasized that “The club announces that it will continue to work for the benefit of global football and its fans, and asks UEFA to compensate them for the huge losses they have suffered.” Expression was used. EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE INITIATIVE Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham from England, Milan, Inter and Juventus from Italy, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid from Spain announced that they started the European Super League initiative on April 19, 2021. According to the first format, 15 clubs, which are the founders of the tournament in which 20 teams will participate, will join the organization permanently, while the remaining clubs will determined by their tournament success criteria. After harsh reactions from FIFA, UEFA and the sports world, 9 clubs except Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus announced their withdrawal from this organization. UEFA and FIFA have warned that three teams that do not leave the squad could face sanctions such as expulsion from affiliated organizations and national tournaments, and a ban on sending players to international matches. Following what happened, the matter was brought to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that UEFA and FIFA's opposition to the establishment of the European Super League violated competition law and freedom of provision of services.
